St. Isaac Jogues School

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, a member of the Joliet Diocese, has been nurturing students’ minds and souls since 1932. St. Isaac’s is endorsed by the Illinois State Board of Education and prepares students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally for their future in the 21st century. The curriculum incorporates core values of faith within the classroom, weekly mass as a school community, and working with families to balance a rigorous curriculum with a nurturing environment based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The strength of St. Isaac’s is the partnership between home and school. Parent involvement is encouraged with their children’s education, and parents take the lead with St. Isaac’s service program. “We Invite, We Include, We Inspire, We Ignite,” connects students and their families to the St. Isaac community.

The co-curricular activities support the challenging academic program. The Fine Arts program offers choir from kindergarten through eighth grade and an annual musical. Intramural and interscholastic competition is offered for boys and girls in basketball, cross country, track and field, as well as girls’ volleyball, football, and cheerleading. St. Isaac’s has a no-cut policy for all athletic teams. Enrichment, Student Council, Academic Bowl, DARE, Chess Club, Lego competitions, Science Fair, and Math Team are additional offerings.

In 2018, the Exceptional Learner Center (ELC) was opened. The center’s vision was to support the learning of students performing above and below grade level, allowing each child to reach their individual potential.

A graduate will leave St. Isaac’s with the essential verbal and written communication skills, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to reach their full potential as citizens who can meet the challenges of a changing society. Graduates encourage acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of all cultures as global citizens and practicing Catholics within a culturally diverse world. ■